I see my son in the Northern Lights
Salvadorean Hugo Sanchez heads to remote places in Canada to see the Northern Lights to connect with a lost loved one.
Hugo Sanchez grew up in El Salvador. He never thought he would have to leave his country but when civil war broke out he felt it was too dangerous to stay. He moved to Canada where the Northern Lights are often visible. By day Hugo Sanchez works in a school, but by night he hunts glowing light displays across the freezing Canadian wilderness. Capturing the aurora is more than just a hobby for Hugo. He took up photography after his son Emilio was born with complex disabilities. When Emilio died at ten years old Hugo found solace and hope in the dancing night sky.
Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Louise Morris
(Photo: Hugo Sanchez in front of the aurora in Canada. Credit: Hugo Sanchez)
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